# Pinching Bug-Smashers Zhao Ke Fly Swatter Makes Disposal of the Dead Body Easier By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-08 | Updated 2010-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhao-ke-fly-swatter References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/08/disposing-the-dead-fly/) The Zhao Ke Fly Swatter is perfect for people who don't like touching dead bugs at all. Designer Zhao Ke eliminates the step of the aftermath from [swatting a fly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-bugs). There is no need to pick up the dead body with paper or tissue, as this fly swatter has a slit at the end of it to grip the dead bug's body with precision and without touching it yourself. Essentially, the Zhao Ke Fly Swatter becomes the disposer itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **No-touch Disposal:** The trend of no-touch disposal is creating opportunities for innovative fly swatter designs like the Zhao Ke Fly Swatter. - **Precision Gripping:** The trend of precision gripping in insect disposal tools is driving the development of fly swatters with slits like the Zhao Ke Fly Swatter. - **Streamlined Aftermath:** The trend of streamlining the aftermath of bug elimination is prompting the creation of fly swatters that function as self-disposers, such as the Zhao Ke Fly Swatter. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating no-touch disposal features in fly swatters. - **Insect Control:** The insect control industry can capitalize on the trend of precision gripping to enhance the effectiveness and user experience of fly swatters. - **Cleaning Supplies:** The cleaning supplies industry has a chance to innovate by offering fly swatters with self-disposal functions, appealing to consumers looking for streamlined bug elimination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Fly Swatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Chemical-Free Fly Repellent Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shooaway.md) - [Solar-Powered Pest Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-zapper-lantern.md) - [Smart Home Insect Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zevo-flying-insect-trap.md) - [Rechargeable Bug-Repelling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosquito-repellent-device.md) - [Flying Insects Light Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insects-light-trap.md) - [Laser-Powered Mosquito Zappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-matrix.md) - [Paper-Based Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperbased-mosquito-repellent.md)